Bringing a mere checklist to a matter team is like bringing a water gun to a house fire. The whole house is on fire: you need the right tools. That would be a fire hose and certified firefighters. Checklists are an important...more
In part 1 of our series, we talked about the significance of why for any high-performing law firm. Success is not about how phenomenal your lawyers are and the impressive list of clients. Rather, it’s about delivering value....more
People crave normalcy right now. Yet, here you come with a new initiative. But despite everything, this may be the perfect opportunity for your firm to take a different approach. If you have a strong sense of purpose and a...more
Everything is a process, even, as the pandemic reminds us, hand hygiene. [ALSPs and Hygiene] We use a myriad of processes in our work, some good, some not so good. The best processes are efficient, predictable, even...more
When my son was born, he was only four pounds. So, he had to spend a few days in the NICU learning how to breathe, swallow, and all of that important baby stuff. Each time I entered the nursery, I had to follow…
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Law firms no longer have a choice. They used to. When markets were stable, and profits were rising across the industry, it was challenging to make a compelling case for change. Never mind that many that did are in enviable...more
Circa 2009. Enter legal project management. Of course, successful lawyers have always done some form of LPM. It was how they anticipated costs, risks and scheduling, as well as managed the seemingly elusive billable hour. But...more
The LPM Institute is pleased to offer a comprehensive two-day workshop on legal project management. Register today for this workshop and learn the fundamentals to efficiently and effectively manage your matters or...more
Last month when I was participating in the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) annual Project Management for Lawyers seminar, several panelists’ comments resonated with me. One remark was made by a Shareholder, Tim O’Leary,...more
“Technologically savvy … consistent high quality work output … innovate … fresh perspective … incorporating new technology into our work processes … simplifying our approach … constantly evaluating our approach to projects...more